01-29-2022, 04:25 PM
Hi,
Some time ago I upgraded my router table setup to a Triton with Infinity plate. Usually I have used my router table to make small moldings that you cant buy so precision was not critical, just adjust until it looks good, run stock through and remove ends where inevitably the stock dove into the bit. However I just did my first cope and stick and I realized everything has to be perfect.
So the downsides of the Triton is that it has an awkward power interlock (obviously to prevent power on when shaft is locked and safety) where you have to slide a cover over the power switch before you can raise the bit to where it locks the shaft for bit removal. At first i was really irked by this because you cannot see the switch due to its position. After using it a bit I can do it by feel now so it's not a deal breaker.
Also the Triton bit height is adjusted with a crank from the top however before you can make the cut you have to lock the router plunge with a lever because the lift screw is relying on solely on the routers weight to set the height. When you lock it the bit height shifts a bit which can lead to a bit of trial and error on setting critical bit heights.
I'm Ok with this for my uses but I was wondering if router lifts have to be locked or do they have enough friction to maintain the setting during use?
Some time ago I upgraded my router table setup to a Triton with Infinity plate. Usually I have used my router table to make small moldings that you cant buy so precision was not critical, just adjust until it looks good, run stock through and remove ends where inevitably the stock dove into the bit. However I just did my first cope and stick and I realized everything has to be perfect.
So the downsides of the Triton is that it has an awkward power interlock (obviously to prevent power on when shaft is locked and safety) where you have to slide a cover over the power switch before you can raise the bit to where it locks the shaft for bit removal. At first i was really irked by this because you cannot see the switch due to its position. After using it a bit I can do it by feel now so it's not a deal breaker.
Also the Triton bit height is adjusted with a crank from the top however before you can make the cut you have to lock the router plunge with a lever because the lift screw is relying on solely on the routers weight to set the height. When you lock it the bit height shifts a bit which can lead to a bit of trial and error on setting critical bit heights.
I'm Ok with this for my uses but I was wondering if router lifts have to be locked or do they have enough friction to maintain the setting during use?